Back for the 2026/27 season! An irresistible modern classic, Manon is the tale of a country girl turned femme fatale. In Sir Kenneth Macmillan's beautifully choreographed production, set to Jules Massenet's arresting score, passion reigns as this story of lost love spans the demimonde of Paris to the Bayous of Louisiana.

This revered Christmas tradition continues with Stanton Welch's delightful production of the classic! A true holiday ballet for the entire family, The Nutcracker is the perfect way to introduce young children to the power and beauty of classical dance. Join Clara on her unforgettable journey as she travels to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets, and marvel as the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker Prince dance the final pas de deux with grace and romance.

Giuseppe Verdi's timeless tragic masterpiece comes to the Brown Theater for a strictly limited run in January 2027! Telling a powerful story of war, conflicted ideals and the love between an imprisoned princess and an Egyptian general, Aida has become one of the most beloved works in the operatic canon.

Stanton Welch's Pecos Bill headlines a program from Houston Ballet, with George Balanchine's Symphonie Concertante and Lar Lubovich's Meadow completing the triptych of three stunning works at the Brown Theater. A spirited revival of one of the Welch's most playful works, Pecos Bill captures the rugged essence of the American West and Texas folklore, following the legendary cowboy and his love interest Slue-foot Sue, all set to a score by Matthew Pierce.

A world premiere by Alice Topp headlines Houston Ballet's Evening with the Stars, alongside masterworks by Stanton Welch and Jerome Robbins. Topp, whose evocative choreography has captivated audiences worldwide, returns to Houston Ballet to create a brand-new work for the Company, following her staging of Lighthouse for Houston Ballet II in 2019. Topp has established herself as a powerful voice in contemporary ballet, with works such as Aurum and Little Atlas earning critical acclaim and prestigious accolades.

Considered to be the classic ballet of the romantic era, Giselle first wowed audiences in Paris in 1841 and has continued to weave its kinetic magic over the decades to become a much-performed and internationally beloved work. Don't miss the enchanting tale of love, heartbreak, redemption, and myth as revived by the Houston Ballet in this much-praised 2016 staging from Stanton Welch.